Hyden Leslie Cnty Water District Dam
Hyden Leslie Cnty Water District Dam is a gravity dam located in Leslie County, Kentucky, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hyden Leslie Cnty Water District Dam
The primary purpose of Hyden Leslie Cnty Water District Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hyden-leslie County Water District (local government). It impounds the Middle Fork Kentucky River near Hyden.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 181 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 203 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Leslie |
| Nearest City | Hyden |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Kentucky River |
| Coordinates | 37.14172, -83.37926 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 181 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 203 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HYDEN-LESLIE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00397 |
| Federal ID | KY00397 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |